Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CBSE Issues Guidelines for Class 12 Supplementary Practical Exams 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule and guidelines for Class 12 supplementary practical exams in 2026.
These exams will take place from July 29 to August 4, right after the theory exams on July 28.
Students who need to take these exams should check with their schools or exam centers by July 27 to confirm their schedules.
There are two types of students: those who only need to take the practical exams (RP category) and those who need to take both theory and practical exams (RB category).
Regular students will take their exams at their schools, while private students will go to designated centers.
CBSE has also said that exam marks must be uploaded on the same day they are given, and these marks will be final.
Students should stay in touch with their schools to make sure they follow all the rules and deadlines.
CBSE has scheduled Class 12 supplementary practical exams from July 29 to August 4, 2026.
Students must confirm their exam schedule with their schools or exam centers by July 27, 2026.
Over 2.5 lakh students are expected to take the supplementary theory exam on July 28, 2026.
Students in the RP category only need to take the practical exam, while RB category students must take both theory and practical exams.
CBSE has directed regional offices to appoint external examiners and ensure practical marks are uploaded on the same day.
- Who
- Class 12 students under RP and RB categories
- What
- Supplementary practical examinations
- When
- July 29 to August 4, 2026
- Where
- Respective schools or examination centres
- Why
- To complete supplementary examinations for Class 12
Students
CBSE
Exam Scheduling
Students
Students need to confirm their practical examination schedule by July 27, 2026.
CBSE
CBSE has set the practical exams from July 29 to August 4, 2026, following the theory exams on July 28.
Exam Categories
Students
Students in the RP category only need to take the practical exam, while RB category students must take both theory and practical exams.
CBSE
CBSE has defined these categories to streamline the examination process and ensure clarity for students.
Exam Conduct
Students
Students must follow the schedule and guidelines provided by CBSE to ensure they complete all examination formalities on time.
CBSE
CBSE has issued detailed guidelines and directed regional offices to appoint external examiners and ensure practical marks are uploaded on the same day.
- Exam Dates
- July 29 to August 4, 2026
- Theory Exam Date
- July 28, 2026
- Confirmation Deadline
- July 27, 2026
- Expected Students
- Over 2.5 lakh
- Categories
- RP (Repeat Practical), RB (Repeat Theory and Practical Both)
- Marks Upload
- Same day as examination